Discussion between PTSC-Online and Murielle Prevost with the Cape Breton University - Emergency Management Program are focusing on how how PTSC-Online and other social and professional networking can better prepare Cape Breton University emergency management program students to enter the emergency management profession. As this program also involves mature students who are currently working as emergency managers it will address how on line networking can assist them in more effectively do their jobs.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT at CBU

FACT #1: Between 2010 and 2011, the global economic losses or damages due to natural disasters alone increased by US$ 254.4 billion in just one year - the highest on record ever!!

FACT #2: This trend will continue to rise.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? An increasing demand for knowledgeable and competent emergency management professionals to:

• save lives; protect property, 
• critical infrastructure and the economy; and 
• preserve the environment.

WHAT IS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT? A growing discipline committed to developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating strategic management processes to prevent and mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural, technological or human conflict events. It's about understanding these events and contributing to safer and more resilient communities.

SOUNDS INTERESTING? We can get you started along this exciting career path by providing a way for you to:

• fit your studies, either on a full- or part-time basis, into your busy lifestyle;
• hone your current knowledge and skills to achieve your full potential;
• build your confidence to compete successfully in this field upon graduation; and
• develop new theoretical and applied skills relevant to emergency management.

WE CAN DO THIS FOR YOU. Cape Breton University is the only one in Canada that offers a post-graduate bachelor emergency management degree entirely online and requires no more than 42 credits to complete - only seven, year-long (two academic semesters) courses in total.* Whereas other emergency management bachelor programs offered in Canada are 120 credits, you begin your studies at a fourth year level upon your acceptance into this program. Upon graduation, you will have acquired a comprehensive understanding of the emergency management discipline, including the many critical facets of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

If you want more information, have a peek at both the admission requirements and course descriptions in the academic calendar; or email the coordinator of the degree program at [email protected].

MEANWHILE ... Visit www.getprepared.gc.ca and learn more about making a family emergency plan!!

*This degree program is currently undergoing review and is therefore subject to change.